Health Care Assistant

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saginaw Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Intermediate School District seeks a Health Care Assistant to provide health services to Millet Learning Center students with health care needs, under the delegation of the School Nurse Administrator. You will support student well-being and ensure compliance with district and state health guidelines.

Responsibilities include delivering specific health services, maintaining medical records, and assisting with routine first aid, screenings, and health equipment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• CPR certification required.
• CNA or EMT license preferred.
• EIPA score of 3.0 or higher required.
• Knowledge of signs & symptoms of basic childhood illnesses.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office; EMR documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides student-specific health services as directed by physician and assigned.
• Supports classroom health needs for other students as health-related needs arise.
• Maintains and updates medical records per district and state requirements.
• Performs basic health procedures (feeding, suctioning, catheterization, etc.) as delegated.
• Supports nursing staff to ensure efficient operation of health services.
• Ensures all activities meet district guidelines and policies.
• Assists with routine first aid and health screenings.
• Operates health equipment safely and maintains health records.
• Promotes a healthy and safe school environment.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids as part of job responsibilities.
• Maintains CPR certification.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Multitask

Team collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

CPR Certification

EIPA score 3.0+

CNA or EMT license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Deadline: October 15, 2026
District/Organization: Saginaw Intermediate School DIstrict
Position/Type: Other, full time

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Health Care Assistant is responsible for providing
health services for the Millet Learning Center students with health care needs as delegated or
assigned. This position will assist in the provision of a positive educational opportunity for all
students by promoting a climate of health and well-being while meeting individual health care
needs of students as identified in the student’s Individual Education Plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Provides student specific health related services as determined by the physician and assigned.
• 2. Provides student support for all other students in the classroom when health related needs are met.
• 3. Maintains and updates medical records for students in accordance with building/program and Michigan Department of Public Health.
• 4. Performs specialized health care procedures including but not limited to:
  • a. Feedings (oral, enteral, tube, nasogastric)
  • b. Catheterizations (straight and foley)
  • c. Suctioning (oral and nasal)
  • d. Other health related tasks under the delegation of the School Nursing
  • e. Administrator
• 5. Provides support to assist with the efficient operation of all nursing responsibilities.
• 6. Ensures that all activities conform to the district’s guidelines.
• 7. Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• 8. Performs routine first aid procedures and assists in screening ill or injured children according to established procedures.
• 9. Appropriately and safely operates all health equipment as required.
• 10. Supports the value of a healthy and safe school environment.
• 11. May engage in prolonged sitting or standing in the accomplishment of job responsibilities.
• 12. In the performance of job responsibilities, may be exposed to bodily fluids including but not limited to blood, mucus, gastric secretions, urine, stool, vomit, oral, and nasal secretions.
• 13. Works in noisy and crowded environments and completes tasks while subject to many interruptions.
• 14. Maintains CPR certification.
• 15. Maintains and organize health records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must be High School Graduate.
• 2. Basic computer skills.
• 3. Must have CPR Certification.
• 4. Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license preferred.
• 5. Must have EIPA score of 3.0 or higher.
• 6. Must demonstrate knowledge of:
  • a. Signs and Symptoms of basic childhood illnesses.
  • b. Basic medical terms, codes, and acronyms.
  • c. Basic treatment for medical conditions.
• 7. Prior work experience with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• 8. Must have knowledge and demonstrate ability in the use of computers and standard office equipment, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records Documentation.
• 9. Prior experience with tube feedings, catheterizations, and work in a wellness setting preferred.
• 10. Willingness to be trained in medical procedures delegated by the School Nurse Administrator.
• 11. Must be able to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to fifty (50) pounds in the course of performing essential job responsibilities.
• 12. Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach in the course of performing essential job responsibilities.
• 13. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• 14. Ability to work well with staff, parents, and students of special education.
• 15. All applicants who are conditionally considered for employment, as a final step in the placement process, be required to submit to a drug screen test.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, disability, age, or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources

Saginaw Intermediate School District

Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] Web: www.sisd.cc